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Lanuvium and the Leeds Blitz
200th Birthday, Archaeology, Collections, Engagement, Featured, VolunteersThis notebook contains lists of objects unearthed from the rubble left by the Leeds Blitz in 1941. But how did they come to be here in the first place?

Dead Inspiring Women in Science: Rachel Carson
Dead Inspiring, Engagement, Featured, Natural Science, VolunteersCelebrate International Women's Day with the story of scientist Rachel Carson, who exposed the harmful effects of pesticides.

Memorialising the AIDS Crisis
Community, Engagement, Featured, Volunteers, YouthLGBTQ+ communities, archives and museums are fighting to make sure that silenced queer experiences of the AIDS crisis are remembered.

Inside the Colour Garden at Leeds Industrial Museum
Community, Engagement, Featured, VolunteersThe Colour Garden at Leeds Industrial Museum helps volunteers to improve their own wellbeing by improving outdoor spaces. Catch up on how the garden's looking in this wholesome read by Chris Sharp.

The Preservative Party Visit Berlin
Behind the Scenes, Engagement, YouthThe Preservative Party, Leeds City Museum’s group for young volunteers, tell us about their recent trip to Berlin.